Afghanistan avalanche kills 28
At least 28 people have died and hundreds were left trapped after avalanches closed a mountain highway tunnel in Northern Afghanistan.
Insurers will cover Prius despite recall
Insurace coverage on Toyota cars will remain unaffected by the current safety recall.
Angelina arrives in Haiti with UN
UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has arrived in Haiti to meet with victims of the earthquake disaster.
Afghan army 'equal partner' in offensive
Afghan troops taking part in a major offensive against insurgents in central Helmand will do so as an "equal partner".
Iran 'begins' nuclear enrichment
Iran has began work to make higher-grade nuclear fuel according to a senior official.
Toddler crushed by snowman
An investigation is underway in Austria after a British toddler was crushed by a giant snowman, police say.
Jackson doctor denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
World's tallest building closed to public
The observation deck at the world's tallest building has been closed to the public, just one month after its fanfare opening.
Yanukovych to claim Ukraine election win
The opposition leader of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, is set to claim victory in the presidential elections.
Shuttle Endeavour blasts off
Endeavour has blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre on a tower of flame that turned the dark Florida sky as bright as day.
At least two killed in power plant blast
Dozens of people have reportedly died in a huge explosion at a power plant in Middletown, Connecticut, USA.
British born astronaut grounded
A British-born astronaut has been left grounded after a planned Nasa launch was delayed due to bad weather.
Eleven dead in Mexico mudslide.
Mexican rescue workers have pulled bodies out of a landslide that left at least eleven people dead.
Heavy snow batters the US
A blizzard battered the Mid-Atlantic region of the US on Saturday, with emergency crews struggling to keep pace.
Russia: 'We cannot target Iran economy'
Russian official says any new sanctions against Iran should focus on stopping nuclear proliferation rather than targeting its economy.